Morphological and physical attributes of Zalawadi goats
2007
Singh, M.K. | Rai, B. | Singh, S.K. | Singh, N.P.
Zalawadi goats are locally known as Tara bakari and native of then Zalawad province of Kathiawad now known as Surendranagar district of Saurashtra (Gujarat). Zalawadi is a large size, tall, well-built and dual-purpose goat with majestic look. The coat colour is black, head is long with relatively wide and bulged forehead, nostrils are broad and comma shaped, profile of face is slightly curved (convex). Horns are spiraled, moving upward laterally, twisted (2-5 folds) and long which gives corkscrew appearance. Ears are long, broad and pendulous with white spots on black base or vice versa. Neck is relatively long and slender, make these goats suitable for browsing. Udder is symmetrical, pendulous and capacious with cylindrical and outward teats with round tips. Credit to maintain purity of these goats goes to traditional goat keepers (Maldharies) on account of its sustainable production under harsh environmental conditions. Adequate availability of un-related and high potential sires is necessary to increase genetic potential supported by supplementary diet for the improvement of this valuable goat breed of arid region.
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